Thania Petersen (1980, Cape Town. Lives and works in Cape Town) explores questions of identity, spirituality, and memory through photography, performance, and installation. Her practice reflects on her Afro-Asian Creole heritage, Sufi traditions, and the lasting impact of colonialism, Islamophobia, and far-right ideologies. She often collaborates with artisans and musicians to reimagine erased histories and restore community ties. Petersen has exhibited at Zeitz MOCAA (Cape Town), Whitechapel Gallery (London), Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (Fremantle), and Istanbul Modern. Her work is part of collections such as the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (Washington) and Pérez Art Museum Miami.